Royal Kennels
- Cherry Valley, IL
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Anatolian Shepherd Dog litter
Due Oct. 2026
Planned Vizsla litter
Due May 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Marlena W., the breeder behind Royal Kennels located in Cherry Valley, IL. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about Vizslas and Anatolian Shepherds. Our dogs are central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in conformation events and staying involved in the breed.
Q. & A. with Marlena
What makes your program special?
Purpose-driven breeding of Vizslas & Anatolian Shepherds. Defined by ethical standards, comprehensive health testing, and elevated early socialization—resulting in distinguished, well-balanced companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Vizsla puppies are golden rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Marlena
Marlena has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Marlena partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
Price
“We offer 2 year health guarantee, AKC registration, deworming, first vaccines, vet exam, lifetime support, puppy packs.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marlena may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Marlena offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Marlena directly.
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on Good Dog
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marlena.
Breeder's location
Meet in Cherry Valley, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Rockford Airport (was Northwest Chicagoland Airport at Rockford)
More about Marlena
Marlena has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Marlena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Marlena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Royal Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
All breeds
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Vizsla
Tessa, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Tessa
Tessa is remarkably sweet with an exceptionally stable temperament. She carries strong bone and refined structure, pairing beauty with intelligence. A confident, instinctive guardian, she proves herself invaluable in protecting livestock.
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Lexi, mom
Vizsla
About Lexi
Lexi is a female Vizsla about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marlena decided to make her part of their program. Marlena has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Roxy, mom
Vizsla
About Roxy
Roxy is a female Vizsla over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marlena decided to make her part of their program. Marlena has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Vizsla
Excellent level
Royal Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Anatolian Shepherd Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
